Pope Francis’ 15 tips to be happy in 2023
In a book published in November 2022, Pope Francis lists 15 “steps” we can take to walk toward happiness. In a book published in November 2022, Pope Francis talks about how to …
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What is the annual salary of Pope Francis?
The answer might surprise you. As the leader of the Catholic Church in the entire world, one would assume that Pope Francis receives a generous salary in compensation for his …
Pope explains praying to the saints
We never pray alone, says Francis. Pope Francis continued his catechesis series on prayer, on April 7 taking up the theme of praying to and with the saints. The heart of his …
“One of the truly great”: Pope Benedict passes at 95 on last day of 2022
World and religious leaders offer initial assessments on the impact of humble, brilliant theologian and pastor. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI — Joseph Alois Ratzinger — has died. Vatican spokesman Matteo …
Why is our fourth finger the “ring finger”?
There is a historical reason why wedding and engagement rings are worn on the fourth finger. You may have heard that people wear their wedding and/or engagement ring on the …
These saints will inspire you to pray for souls in purgatory this month
Throughout this month of November, we can pray for those we have loved and for whom we can still do much. Throughout the month of November, dedicated to the souls …
What was Mass like for the early Christians?
2,000 years later, the essentials have not changed. Holy Thursday marks the Institution of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper. It is when Jesus exhorted his disciples to “do …
Did Zacchaeus in the Bible become a canonized saint?
There is an ancient tradition that Zacchaeus became a companion of St. Peter, and possibly even a bishop. In the Gospel of Luke, there is a story of a man …
Sisters “pay” a speaker with prayer, moving her to tears
“I walked into my office to find a bouquet and a card brimming with notes from sisters who have pledged to pray for me.” An American community of sisters “paid” …
I knew about Mother Teresa, says filmmaker, but not like this
New film is meant to introduce the famous saint to younger generations.